The Art Of Living
Wisdom Of The Ancients

In the midst is the spirit of understanding of the mind, to which it belongs to turn whatsoever it will and the works of truth and the works of deceit are written upon the hearts of men and each one of them the Lord knows. There is no time at which the works of men can be hid, for on the heart itself have they been written down before the Lord and the spirit of truth testifies all things, and accuses all, and the sinner is burnt up by his own heart, and cannot raise his face to the judge.

The single minded man covets not to overreach his neighbour, he longs not after manifold dainties, he has no delight in varied apparel. He does not desire to live a long life, but only waits for the will of God and the spirits of deceit have no power against him, for he looks not on the beauty of women, lest he should pollute his mind with corruption. There is no envy in his thoughts, no malicious person makes his soul to pine away, or worry with insatiable desire in his mind, for he walks in singleness of soul, and beholds all things in uprightness of heart, shunning eyes made evil through the error of the world, lest he should see the perversion of any of the commandments of the Lord. Keep therefore the law of God, and get singleness, and walk in guiltlessness, not playing the busybody with the business of your neighbour, but love the Lord and your neighbour, have compassion on the poor and weak. Bow down your back unto husbandry, and toil in labours in all manner of husbandry, offering gifts to the Lord with thanks giving.

Part 3:
'Keep A Clear Head & Make Sober Judgments'
click Above